Chocolate and Pecan Tartlets

Chocolate and Pecan Tartlets
45 min.
24
120kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful treat to impress your guests at your next gathering, look no further than these decadent Chocolate and Pecan Tartlets. Perfectly portioned for entertaining, each tartlet is a bite-sized burst of rich chocolate flavor, complemented by the satisfying crunch of pecans. These tartlets are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned bakers alike.

The unique combination of creamy light cream cheese and buttery dough results in a tender crust that serves as the perfect base for the luscious chocolate filling. Handmade and baked to perfection, the tartlets achieve a lovely golden color that immediately draws in anyone fortunate enough to be in the vicinity. Each one is lovingly topped with crunchy chopped pecans, adding both texture and a nutty depth to the sweet chocolate filling.

This recipe requires just 45 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to whip up 24 delicious tartlets with minimal effort. Whether you’re serving them as an irresistible appetizer, a light bite for the antipasti table, or a sweet snack, these tartlets will surely leave a lasting impression. Indulge in each melt-in-your-mouth morsel and watch your guests return for seconds as they savor every last crumb. Elevate your next occasion with the delightful taste of homemade Chocolate and Pecan Tartlets!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted softened
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • ounces cream cheese light
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.7 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips mini
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • muffin liners
  • mini muffin tray

Directions

  1. Mix softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Blend in flour, a bit at a time, confectioners' sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Form dough into a disk. Cover in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 325°F. Divide dough into 24 balls; press into two 12-cup mini muffin tins, pushing dough up over edges. Refrigerate.
  3. Mix brown sugar, chocolate, egg, melted butter, vanilla and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl until combined. Divide half the pecans among muffin cups; top with brown sugar mixture; sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until dough is lightly golden around edges.
  5. Let sit 5 minutes. Run tip of knife around cup edges to loosen.
  6. Remove when cool enough to handle; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein5.51%
Fat49.91%
Carbs44.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.63
Glycemic Load
2.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.5573913289801%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.2kcal
6.01%
Fat:6.78g
10.43%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.21%
Carbohydrates:13.62g
4.54%
Net Carbohydrates:12.92g
4.7%
Sugar:8.64g
9.6%
Cholesterol:16.77mg
5.59%
Sodium:65.28mg
2.84%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:1.68g
3.37%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.06%
Copper:0.09mg
4.56%
Selenium:3.1µg
4.43%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.32%
Phosphorus:34.85mg
3.48%
Iron:0.62mg
3.45%
Folate:12.23µg
3.06%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.99%
Magnesium:11.92mg
2.98%
Fiber:0.69g
2.78%
Vitamin A:113.56IU
2.27%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.13%
Calcium:19.54mg
1.95%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.94%
Potassium:61.27mg
1.75%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.43%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.21%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious